8. All six codons listed below code for the same amino acid during protein synthesis. CGU, CGC, CGA, CGG, AGA, AGG - All code for the amino acid Ala
Which of the following statements describes an advantage of having multiple codons
for the same amino acid?
A. The length of the protein chain will be reduced.
B. The cell could use the bases that are most available in the nucleus to
assemble DNA.
C. The ribosome will more quickly read the order of the bases during translation.
D. The effect of mutations in the DNA could be reduced.